PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Compliance Manager
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Description
- We are in need of a Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of regulatory compliance within the organization.
- This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- You will be an ideal candidate if you have a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment within Nigeria across the financial services space and how companies have executed their different propositions. You should be focused on the details, process-driven and a strong communicator.
Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure that the organization is up to date with all relevant laws and industry guidelines.
- Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to relevant departments within the organization.
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory affairs teams to address compliance issues and provide guidance on regulatory matters.
- Policy Development and Implementation:
- Develop and update compliance policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices.
- Implement policies across the organization, ensuring that employees are aware of and adhere to compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular training sessions to educate employees on compliance policies and procedures.
- Risk Assessment:
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential compliance risks.
- Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure that appropriate controls are in place.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into business processes and systems.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establish and maintain a system for ongoing monitoring of compliance activities.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to senior management and regulatory bodies, summarizing compliance activities and addressing any identified issues.
- Ensure that internal reporting mechanisms are effective in capturing and escalating potential compliance breaches.
- Investigations and Remediation:
- Lead or participate in investigations related to compliance matters.
- Develop and implement remediation plans to address any identified compliance deficiencies.
- Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure that compliance controls are effective.
- Communication and Training:
- Foster a culture of compliance through effective communication and training programs.
- Provide guidance and support to employees on compliance-related matters.
- Act as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in (Statistics / Accounting / Banking & Finance / Mathematics / LLB / Science) or any related field
- 6+ years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and industry standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant Certifications, etc.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online